As the role of the nursing associate becomes increasingly embedded in health and care in the UK, this popular text is designed to fully prepare students for their future professional role as competent and compassionate nursing associates.
Learning to Care is written by a team of leading educators and practitioners to meet the specific needs of student nursing associates. It is straightforward to read and understand, covering everything from how to learn and how to write an essay, to fundamental anatomy and physiology and how to manage common disorders.
This second edition has been fully updated to address evolving trends, making it ideal for all student nursing associates, educators and practitioners.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Preface - p. vi 6. Acknowledgements - p. vii 7. Contributors - p. viii 8. 1 Health and Social Care Provision - p. 1 9. 2 Learning to Learn - p. 13 10. 3 Law and Regulation - p. 21 11. 4 Professional Issues - p. 33 12. 5 Effective Communication Skills - p. 43 13. 6 Taking a Patient History and Physical Examination - p. 57 14. 7 A Systematic Approach to Nursing Care - p. 71 15. 8 Leading and Managing Care Provision - p. 81 16. 9 Reflective Practice - p. 91 17. 10 Evidence-Based Practice - p. 101 18. 11 Health Education, Health Promotion and the Public Health Agenda - p. 113 19. 12 Infection Prevention and Control - p. 123 20. 13 Pharmacology and Medicines Management - p. 146 21. 14 Moving and Handling - p. 159 22. 15 Data Gathering and Patient Monitoring - p. 175 23. 16 Breaking Bad News - p. 189 24. 17 Essay Writing - p. 199 25. 18 Nutrition - p. 211 26. 19 Cancer - p. 229 27. 20 Skin Care - p. 247 28. 21 Immunity - p. 261 29. 22 Pain Management - p. 279 30. 23 Cardiovascular Disorders - p. 295 31. 24 Haematological Disorders - p. 311 32. 25 Respiratory Disorders - p. 327 33. 26 Gastrointestinal Disorders - p. 349 34. 27 Urinary Disorders - p. 365 35. 28 Reproductive Disorders - p. 381 36. 29 Endocrine Disorders - p. 407 37. 30 Neurological Disorders - p. 427 38. 31 Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - p. 451 39. 32 Ophthalmological Disorders - p. 463 40. 33 Musculoskeletal Disorders - p. 483 41. Extended Glossary - p. 501 42. Index - p. 509
As the role of the nursing associate becomes increasingly embedded in health and care in the UK, this popular text is designed to fully prepare students for their future professional role as competent and compassionate nursing associates.
Learning to Care is written by a team of leading educators and practitioners to meet the specific needs of student nursing associates. It is straightforward to read and understand, covering everything from how to learn and how to write an essay, to fundamental anatomy and physiology and how to manage common disorders.
This second edition has been fully updated to address evolving trends, making it ideal for all student nursing associates, educators and practitioners.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Preface - p. vi 6. Acknowledgements - p. vii 7. Contributors - p. viii 8. 1 Health and Social Care Provision - p. 1 9. 2 Learning to Learn - p. 13 10. 3 Law and Regulation - p. 21 11. 4 Professional Issues - p. 33 12. 5 Effective Communication Skills - p. 43 13. 6 Taking a Patient History and Physical Examination - p. 57 14. 7 A Systematic Approach to Nursing Care - p. 71 15. 8 Leading and Managing Care Provision - p. 81 16. 9 Reflective Practice - p. 91 17. 10 Evidence-Based Practice - p. 101 18. 11 Health Education, Health Promotion and the Public Health Agenda - p. 113 19. 12 Infection Prevention and Control - p. 123 20. 13 Pharmacology and Medicines Management - p. 146 21. 14 Moving and Handling - p. 159 22. 15 Data Gathering and Patient Monitoring - p. 175 23. 16 Breaking Bad News - p. 189 24. 17 Essay Writing - p. 199 25. 18 Nutrition - p. 211 26. 19 Cancer - p. 229 27. 20 Skin Care - p. 247 28. 21 Immunity - p. 261 29. 22 Pain Management - p. 279 30. 23 Cardiovascular Disorders - p. 295 31. 24 Haematological Disorders - p. 311 32. 25 Respiratory Disorders - p. 327 33. 26 Gastrointestinal Disorders - p. 349 34. 27 Urinary Disorders - p. 365 35. 28 Reproductive Disorders - p. 381 36. 29 Endocrine Disorders - p. 407 37. 30 Neurological Disorders - p. 427 38. 31 Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - p. 451 39. 32 Ophthalmological Disorders - p. 463 40. 33 Musculoskeletal Disorders - p. 483 41. Extended Glossary - p. 501 42. Index - p. 509
